There are a lot of things that intrigue me about Jesus. One of the aspects of His ministry that has always produced jaw-dropping, head-scratching responses is His upside-down teaching about life.

As we journey through life, we may get to the point where we think we’ve got it figured out and our thought patterns and responses for navigating through life are deeply engrained. Yet Jesus interrupts us in the midst of our routines and calls us to a new and better way. But beware! This encounter with the ways of Jesus will be challenging.

Consider these paradoxical propositions: to live you must die (Mark 8:35); to gain you must give (Matt. 19:21); “blessed are those who mourn” (5:4); to rule you must serve (Luke 22:26); and suffering has purpose (5:10-11).

It is pronouncements like these that make people think Christ is strangely out of touch. But we are the ones out of touch. He is not upside down, we are! We’re like children who think they know better than their parents what is best.

No wonder God has told us, “My thoughts are not your thoughts, nor are your ways My ways” (Isa. 55:8). So, rather than relying on our mixed-up instincts, let’s ask Him to help us reflect His ways.

— Joe Stowell

Lord, You know what is best, and You desire to leadus in paths that are right and good. Give us thecourage to trust and to follow You in the waysof righteousness for Your name’s sake. Amen.

(Matthew13:7,18-19,20-21)
Thank God,there is a viewing for this evening,may God help me to make the right decision,according to his will,Amen.Unable to take new job,due to previous employer did not cancel employment registeration with the authority,only 1 part-time post and 1 full-time post allow,pray that employer will cancel the my employment with the company(have message 2 times to office staff),Amen

(Matthew12:7,18-21)
I’m not feeling well today,have taken cough mixture(bought last year),hopefully can recover today,Amen.Due to weather,drops of rain fall on area i work at work place(outside guardhouse),also took wrong food(dry chiili chicken meat),not enough sleep,need to drink more plain water.God bless

God, I want to change school and my course. I truly regret and guilty about the choice that I had make last time. I’m sorry for no obey Your command before make the choice. God, I want to have a new beginning in a new place and environment. God, please help me and bless me. I need Your blessing and mercy upon me. Amen.

(Revelation2:10-11)
May God heal those affected,injured during the flood in Jakata,heal their mind,spirit,soul.body.May their home be restore as usual in order to have a proper place to rest,also life will be better,work will resume to normal,smooth delivery of shipment,pray in the name of Lord Jesus,Amen.
Thank God,have details of cooking preparation class,may God help me to make the correct decision,Praise God,the great healer,hopefully cough be healed totally,also forgive our sins,and help us to forgive others,Amen

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YMI (which stands for Why Am I?), is a platform for Christian young people all over the world to ask questions about life and discover their true purpose. We are a community with different talents but the same desire to make sense of God’s life-changing word in our everyday lives.